Lords of Hegemony: Conquer from the Mermaids

Chapter 136 Confrontation
The Silver-Scaled Frogman shook his head, his tone remaining calm. "It's not that we're afraid of them, but we need to be more cautious. I suggest sending out a reconnaissance team first to find out the enemy's details before making a decision."

The words of the silver-scaled frogman were like a basin of cold water, extinguishing the anger in the heart of the piranha chief, but he still felt very angry.

He took a deep breath, tried to calm himself down, and then said slowly: "Then I won't care about anything?"

The Silver-Scaled Frogman shook his head calmly. "Of course, we're not completely indifferent. But we must act more rationally and not let a moment of anger ruin the future of the entire tribe."

Upon hearing this, the Piranha Chief's expression relaxed slightly. He realized that his anger might have affected his judgment.

He tried to calm himself down, then looked at the Silver-Scaled Frogman: "You're right, we can't make stupid decisions out of momentary anger. So, what do you think we should do?"

The Silver-Scaled Frogman nodded slightly and spoke slowly, "First, we need to immediately strengthen the defenses of our base camp and ensure we are fully prepared before the enemy arrives. At the same time, we must send out more scout teams to strengthen reconnaissance of the surrounding waters and ensure we understand the enemy's movements and strength."

"Secondly, we can take advantage of the terrain and sea environment to set traps and ambushes to deplete the enemy's combat effectiveness. At the same time, we can also try to send out small groups of troops to harass and attack, disrupting the enemy's deployment and rhythm."

"Finally, we need to understand the enemy's specific situation as quickly as possible, including their numbers, combat effectiveness, tactics, and so on. Only in this way can we formulate more effective response strategies and ensure victory in the battle."

As the Piranha Chief listened to the Silver-Scaled Frogman's advice, calmness and rationality gradually returned to his eyes.

"Alright, we'll do as you say." The Piranha Chief nodded, then turned to the messenger beside him and said, "Pass the order down. Immediately reinforce the base camp's defenses and send out more scout teams for reconnaissance. Also, notify all soldiers to be prepared to respond to enemy attacks at any time."

Upon hearing this, the messenger immediately turned around and left to convey the patriarch's order.

After arranging the reconnaissance work, the Piranha chief looked at the old frogman in front of him coldly: "You also go and gather all the warriors of your tribe. If you dare to steal or seduce me, I will show you how to deal with you!"

Facing the threat from the Piranha Chief, the Silver-Scaled Frogman did not show the slightest fear. His eyes remained calm and deep, as if he could see through everything.

He bowed slightly and replied with dignity and respect, "Don't worry, Chief. My Frogman Tribe has always been centered around the Piranha Tribe. If the Lord commands, we will certainly do our utmost."

After saying this, the Silver-Scaled Frogman turned and left. "I'll go and arrange the work. I'll be leaving now!"

The Piranha chief looked at the back of the Silver-Scaled Frogman, a scarlet and brutal light flashing in his eyes: "I'll let you live a few more days, old man!"

After the Silver-Scaled Frogman left, the Piranha Chief's mood was not completely calmed down.

Although he temporarily adopted the Silver-Scaled Frogman's advice, it did not mean that he completely trusted the old frogman.

In the battle that follows, he must remain vigilant at all times to ensure that the frogman tribe does not betray him.

No one knows the situation of the tribe better than him. There are minefields everywhere. Once danger occurs, unpredictable crises will definitely occur.

During this process, the Piranha Chief was also keeping a close eye on the movements of the Frogman Tribe.

He dispatched some of his trusted followers to secretly monitor the frogmen's movements to ensure they would not collude with the enemy. However, after a period of observation, he did not find any signs of betrayal from the frogmen. This reassured him somewhat, but he remained vigilant.

At the same time, the Canghai tribe led by Jiang Tao did not stop putting pressure on the Piranha tribe.

They continued to send small groups of troops to harass and conduct reconnaissance in the surrounding waters, further squeezing the Piranha tribe's space for activities.

Jiang Tao’s goal was very clear, which was to force the Piranha tribe to come out for a decisive battle.

Although this tribe had no defensive formation, a rash attack would definitely result in heavy losses. As an excellent general, Jiang Tao knew that a direct assault on the Piranha Tribe's base camp would come at a huge cost, so he chose a more clever strategy - continuous pressure to force the Piranha Tribe to take the initiative.

Under Jiang Tao's command, the warriors of the Canghai tribe continued to harass and scout around the Piranha tribe, while strengthening the blockade of the water area.

With patrolling sea yakshas and hydraulic catapult soldiers, we just need to seal off the surroundings and let Hong Lei guard the sky above the Piranha tribe.

The entire Piranha tribe seemed to be covered by a dragnet and could not break out at all.

The Piranha Tribe's days were getting harder and harder. The supply lines were cut off, the morale of the warriors was low, and the entire tribe fell into an unprecedented predicament.

Looking at the blockades before him, Chi Yan couldn't wait to ask, "General Jiang Tao, when can we attack? It's been blocked for three days!"

Jiang Tao looked at Chiyan with a steady gaze and said slowly, "Don't be impatient, Chiyan. What we want now is not just victory, but victory in this battle at the lowest cost. Although the Piranha Tribe is in trouble, they still have a certain level of combat effectiveness. If we attack rashly, we will likely suffer unnecessary losses."

Upon hearing this, Chi Yan felt a little impatient, but he also understood that Jiang Tao's considerations made sense.

He nodded and said, "Okay! I'll wait a little longer."

Seeing this, Ling Pu smiled and said, "General Chiyan, don't be anxious. The next time they charge out, I'll let you Dragonborn warriors fight the assault team!"

Chiyan's eyes lit up, and a smile of excitement before a battle appeared on his lips: "Then it's settled, General Lingpu. My little guys have been eager for a long time, just waiting to show their skills."

Jiang Tao watched the interaction between the two and nodded secretly in his heart.

Having such a group of motivated fighters in your team is an important guarantee for victory in the battle.

He gently patted Chiyan's shoulder and said earnestly, "Chief Chiyan, don't worry. There are plenty of battles to be won, but it's not just about charging bravely, it's also about patiently waiting for the best opportunity. Remember, we are hunters, and the Piranha Tribe is just a prey in our hunting grounds."

Chi Yan nodded heavily and said with shame, "I understand, General Jiang Tao. I will remain patient and wait for the moment to annihilate the enemy in one fell swoop."

At this moment, a patrolling Yaksha came running over, breathlessly reporting, "General, Lord Li Gen has detected unusual movements within the Piranha Tribe. They appear to be gathering forces, possibly numbering over a thousand."

(End of this chapter)